Care Assistant - Full Training, Growth & Team Support

Prestwick Care Group; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee training and development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount card for leisure

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in Durham is recruiting Care Assistants on a permanent basis, offering full-time and part-time positions. You will deliver personal care, support residents to stay independent, and work with nurses and carers to meet individual needs with kindness and respect.

We provide full training, an Employee Assistance Programme, an employee discount card for leisure sites, and opportunities for career progression within a growing company. A supportive team environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting and eating.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and physical activities as needed.
• Monitor and record residents' vital signs where trained.
• Provide emotional support, reassurance and companionship to residents.
• Assist nursing staff and senior carers with basic care tasks.
• Promote dignity, privacy and choice at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment in line with health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

English proficiency

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Prestwick Care Group in Durham is recruiting Care Assistants on a permanent basis, offering full-time and part-time positions. You will deliver personal care, support residents to stay independent, and work with nurses and carers to meet individual needs with kindness and respect.

We provide full training, an Employee Assistance Programme, an employee discount card for leisure sites, and opportunities for career progression within a growing company. A supportive team environment is emphasized.